Why does my Dish Network Tailgater say programming not authorized?
- TThomas PerrySep 23, 2025
If you're getting a 'Programming Not Authorized' error (005/013/014) on your Dish Network Antenna, you might not be subscribed to the channels you're trying to view, or your receiver hasn't been connected to a signal for a while. First, confirm your subscription status at dish.com/mychannels. Then, unplug the receiver's power cord for 10 seconds, plug it back in, and allow up to 5 minutes for it to power back on. You can also call 800-333-DISH (3474), select TECH, and enter the error number when prompted to send an activation command to your receiver.







